New York City’s Only Pizza Speakeasy—SRO in the Bowery334 Bowery (near Bond St.) - New York, NY

World-champion pizzaiolo Giulio Adriani (formerly of Forcella) opened New York City’s only pizza speakeasy in January of this year. SRO, which stands for Single Room Occupancy, is situated in an inconspicuous 24-seat room illuminated by the glowing embers of a traditional wood-burning Neapolitan pizza oven. SRO also gives a nod to the Bowery of yore, when low-income housing lined the infamous row; bands like The Ramones, Talking Heads and Blondie played at the now-defunct CBGBs; and neighborhood restaurants were discovered word-of-mouth.

Adriani, who formerly helmed popular Neapolitan pizzeria Forcella in the same location, has created SRO as a test kitchen where he can exercise his creative whims for a select crowd of pizza aficionados. He hopes to host customers in a convivial, interactive, and intimate setting where guests are able to enjoy his unique culinary creations while feeling right at home.

SRO offers a $38 three-course tasting menu, including a choice of appetizer, pizza, and dessert, as well as three beverage pairings (wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks). With the exception of the classic Margherita and Adriani's famous fried Montanara, which will always be available, the pizzas change daily and include three to four chalkboard specials.